Compliance And Operational Risk Officer, Securities Services, Associate (12-Month Contract)

J.P. Morgan Securities Services is a premier securities servicing provider that helps institutional investors, alternative asset managers and broker dealers optimize efficiency, mitigate risk, and enhance revenue.

As a Compliance and Operational Risk Officer, Associate within the Securities Services Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR) team, you will be instrumental in fortifying our firm's robustness and resilience. Your role will involve facilitating responsible business growth by identifying potential and emerging risks. Leveraging your expert judgement, you will address challenges that affect our company, customers, and communities. In the CCOR team, we foster a culture of innovative thinking, challenging the conventional, and constantly aiming for top-tier performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Undertake targeted reviews on key areas of emerging/identified risk within Securities Services.
• Interface with compliance officers, legal, and other stakeholders to review and resolve potential compliance and risk-related issues.
• Actively participate in working groups and forums to address compliance and risk-related issues.
• Assist in the management of regulatory requests, audits, surveys, inquiries, and reviews.
• Establish internal compliance processes and develop/update CCOR procedures.
• Coordinate, design, and deliver Compliance training.
• Provide guidance on compliance and risk matters to various levels within the organization.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory changes and their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report on compliance and risk management activities.
• Support the development of a strong risk culture within the organization.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory, legal, or risk management within a financial institution, custodian, or regulator.
• Proficiency with laws and regulations applicable to the financial services industry in Australia and New Zealand.
• Proven attention to detail and effective communication skills with the capability to offer guidance across the organization.
• Ability to think independently and analytically, adapting quickly to new situations.
• Competence with key information technologies.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Law, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of Securities Services, Payments, or similar business areas.

This role is initially for a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension or conversion to permanent employment based on business needs. We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us and be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and excellence.